Grant 1998 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the sample?
A
39 ps (originally 40)
17 female, 23 males
aged between 17-56
2
Q
What is the research method used?
A
Lab
3
Q
What is the research design used?
A
Independent measures design
4
Q
What was the procedure?
A
- Ps gave consent, instructions read to them
- Ps individually studied a 2 page article ‘psycho-immunology’. No time limit to study, allowed to highlight and underline
- Study in noisy or silent conditions (noisy=cafeteria at lunch)
- Ps complete 10 short answers, 16 multiple choice
- Completed the tests in either noisy or silent condition
5
Q
What are 2 findings?
A
- Those in matching conditions did better than mis-matching
- On average ps scored 14.3/16 on multiple choice (matching) and 12.7/16 in mis matching
6
Q
What is 1 conclusion?
A
Context dependent memory can occur- matching conditions does better than mis matching
